Living The Writer's Life: Bob Sands “Momentum is much easier to steer than it is to start.”
That quote from Bob Sands does a fine job summing up his go-after-it attitude. He’s one of those gems of writers whose career is flying forward at warp speed, though he remains cheerfully approachable and down-to-earth. If ever there was a new writer to learn from, he’s the one. Enjoy his story …

Live: The Barefoot Writer September IssueBy Mindy McHorse

We’re in the home stretch of 2014 …

Yet there’s still plenty of time to achieve those goals — whether it’s to launch your new writing career, or approach a new client.

In fact, this is actually the BEST time of year to move forward with building your writing business … assuming you’re armed with tried-and-true techniques for generating writing income, and with scores of resources and writers who’ve “got your back.”

That’s our focus in this month’s issue — using the final quarter of the year to move you forward toward becoming a highly-paid, highly-satisfied writer.

Which is why we’ve packed the pages of Barefoot Writer with tips like:

How to overcome the five most common freelance fears

A simple exercise to beat writer’s block forever

When to use “points of entry” to capture a prospect’s attention … and the sale

Which perfect income-boosting add-on you can seamlessly integrate into your writing business

Plus, you’ll get a kick out of our honest, no-holds-barred interview with direct-response copywriting legend John Carlton. The way he got started as a copywriter surprised even me.